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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach!

  • San Souci GW109 – Pet-Friendly Port Aransas Beach Home with Gulf Views and Expansive Decks

    WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PROPERTY
    San Souci GW109 is a spacious five-bedroom coastal home in the gated Gulf Waters Resort, offering beautiful Gulf views, expansive outdoor decks, and convenient boardwalk access to the beach. Designed for families and larger groups, this multi-level home features an open-concept living area, five bedrooms, and multiple ensuite bathrooms. The primary suite offers beach views and a relaxing bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. With room for up to three pets, San Souci makes it easy to enjoy a Port Aransas beach vacation with the whole family.

    HIGHLIGHTS
    - Expansive decks with Gulf views and outdoor seating
    - Boardwalk access to the beach
    - Five bedrooms with king, queen, and bunk-bed accommodations
    - Multiple ensuite and shared bathroom arrangements
    - Primary suite with beach views, soaking tub, and separate shower
    - Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area
    - Smart TVs throughout and free private Wi-Fi
    - Pet-friendly accommodations for up to three pets
    - Located in the gated Gulf Waters Resort

    WHAT TO EXPECT
    San Souci welcomes guests with spacious outdoor decks and Gulf views. Enjoy morning coffee outside, relax in the coastal breeze, or gather with family and friends after a day at the beach. The resort boardwalk provides convenient access to the sand.

    Inside, the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas create a comfortable gathering space. The fully equipped kitchen makes preparing meals convenient, while the spacious living area offers room for everyone to relax.

    The home's multi-level layout provides five bedrooms with a variety of sleeping arrangements, including king beds, queen beds, and two sets of full bunk beds. Several bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms, while two bedrooms share a bathroom.

    The primary suite stands out with its beach views and spacious bathroom featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. With multiple decks, comfortable indoor spaces, and pet-friendly accommodations, San Souci is well suited for families and groups traveling together.

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: Queen bed with shared bathroom
    - Bedroom 2: King bed with shared bathroom
    - Bedroom 3: King bed with ensuite bathroom
    - Bedroom 4: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom
    - Bedroom 5: Two sets of full bunk beds with ensuite bathroom

    BATHROOMS
    - Primary bathroom features a soaking tub and separate shower
    - Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2 share a bathroom
    - Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom
    - Bedroom 4 has an ensuite bathroom
    - Bedroom 5 has an ensuite bathroom

    HOME FEATURES
    - Multi-level layout
    - Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space
    - Fully equipped kitchen
    - Free private Wi-Fi
    - Smart TVs throughout the home
    - Washer and dryer
    - Spacious indoor gathering areas

    OUTDOOR FEATURES
    - Multiple decks with Gulf views
    - Outdoor seating areas
    - BBQ grill
    - Convenient beach access via the Gulf Waters Resort boardwalk

    COMMUNITY FEATURES – GULF WATERS RESORT
    - Shared community swimming pool
    - Boardwalk access to the beach
    - Well-maintained resort setting

    PARKING
    - Maximum of four vehicles permitted.
    - Street parking is not allowed.
    - Boats and trailers are prohibited under HOA rules.

    PET POLICY
    - Pet-friendly property.
    - Up to three pets permitted.
    - For stays of 1–29 days: $100 per pet plus a $25 cleaning fee.
    - For stays of 30 days or longer: $200 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee.
    - Proof of vaccination is required for all pets at check-in, per HOA rules.
    - Failure to provide the required pet vaccination documentation may result in eviction.

    GOLF CART RENTALS
    Golf cart rentals are available through the Gulf Waters office. Contact the office for rental details.
    - Four-passenger golf cart: $100 per day
    - Six-passenger golf cart: $120 per day

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    - Two-night minimum stay required.
    - Three-night minimum stay applies during summer holidays.
    - Primary guest must be at least 25 years old.
    - Signed rental agreement and valid identification are required.
    - Monthly rentals are available in January and February only.
    - Klarna and Affirm payments are not accepted.
    - Cable and Wi-Fi service may be limited due to the coastal environment.

    GUEST SERVICES
    San Souci is professionally managed by Port A Escapes and includes:
    - 24/7 guest support
    - Professional cleaning
    - Pre-arrival inspection
    - Clean towels and linens
    - Fully equipped kitchen
    - Starter supplies provided for convenience until you can shop, including soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge

    LOCATION
    Located within the gated Gulf Waters Resort in Port Aransas, San Souci offers direct beach access through the resort boardwalk and convenient access to island attractions.
    - Port Aransas Beach: Steps away via the resort boardwalk
    - Horace Caldwell Pier: Approximately 7 miles
    - Roberts Point Park: Approximately 8 miles
    - Mustang Island State Park: Approximately 8 miles
    - Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington: Approximately 20 miles

    GUEST FAQs
    Does San Souci have Gulf views?
    Yes. The home features Gulf views from its expansive decks, and the primary suite also offers beach views.

    How do guests access the beach?
    Guests can access the beach using the Gulf Waters Resort boardwalk.

    Does the property have a pool?
    Yes. Guests have access to the shared community swimming pool at Gulf Waters Resort.

    Is San Souci pet-friendly?
    Yes. Up to three pets are permitted. Additional pet fees apply, and proof of vaccination is required at check-in.

    How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
    San Souci has five bedrooms. The supplied description identifies multiple ensuite and shared bathrooms but does not specify the total bathroom count.

    How many vehicles are allowed?
    A maximum of four vehicles is permitted. Street parking, boats, and trailers are prohibited.

    Are golf carts available?
    Yes. Golf cart rentals are available through the Gulf Waters office. Four-passenger carts are $100 per day, and six-passenger carts are $120 per day.

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About the area

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Whitecap Beach. Roberts Point Park and Texas Sealife Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hunting nearby. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with residential areas, a highway, and a beach.
    Mustang Island Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean with waves crashing in the background.
    Port Aransas Beach
    14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a bench overlooking the ocean at sunset.
    Whitecap Beach
    22 min drive - 26.6 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing against it.
    North Padre Island Beach
    23 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Hilliard Center
    46 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    9 min drive
  • Port A Pizzeria
    9 min drive
  • Shore Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse
    10 min drive
  • Bier Haus
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach! located?

This Port Aransas holiday home is on the beach, steps from Mustang Island Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Holiday Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Mustang Island State Park and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The best views in Port Aransas! Pet friendly, boardwalk to the beach! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Large Property

Very clean and well appointed property right on the beach with very friendly and helpful office staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home with plenty of room for our family.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beach trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On a scale of 1-5 I would give San Souci a 3.5 but I wou rent it again because of its size, location and amenities. Needs a new BBQ pit badly, grass needed cutting,no soap in bathrooms , hose faucets in back broken,dishwasher not working well
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port A Trip

Great location and access to beach. Glad to have access to garage for parking extra cars. Some of the beds were too high for my pregnant daughter so we had to switch up arrangements. The downstairs bunk room was great and my Grandson loved having a TV to play his games.We did have a problem with the refrigerator. The ice maker was froze up and the refrigerator struggled to stay cold. We also noticed water pooling on the floor. Also the large burner on the stove was not heating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home with plenty of room for our family.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very nice
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home conveniently located

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This five-bedroom home exceeded our expectations. The rooms are incredibly spacious, and the phenomenal deck offers a view that's perfect for a multi-family gathering. The location is excellent, with easy golf cart access to the boardwalk. The pool and hot tub are also just a short walk away and were very well-maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic place for families to stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port A Family trip

House was nice but also located in the back of am Rv park. You can see the ocean from the second and 3rd floor but not the first. Access to beach is close by with a golf cart.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect weekend. The house was perfect and located close to beach we were able to focus on our family without any worries.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Very nice house! It is either a recent build or recent remodel. Very clean and no little (or big) maintenance issues. Very well stocked. Very roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Even though previous tenants left very late, the management company let us know and were very accommodating about everything. House was clean and ready about 1 1/2 hours late. House is so close to beach and has beautiful views from all floors. We had a great time and loved the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family enjoyed a get together after Christmas in Port A at this clean, roomy, beautifully maintained home on the beach. We enjoyed the beach, the heated pool and shops in town along with evenings of games with the family. Make the trip, well worth it!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Vacay Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful views of the gulf, close to beach access walkover, roomy for our large family, the grandgirls loved the bunkroom, Gulf Water facilities were enjoyed - the pool was a hit! Large equipped kitchen! All very clean! Over all it was a great place to stay and make those memories. Only thing to make it perfect is to have more comfortable seating that accommodates everyone in the main living room and dining area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Great house/Check in Problems

This great house is located within the Gulf Waters RV Park. Not only having to pick up the entrance key that only opened the back door, renters have to check in with the office at the RV Park. When we did, because we had brought 2 dogs, we were asked for their rabies vaccination numbers or else board them. We had NOT been informed of this policy which caused a lot of consternation since it was 4 o"clock on Friday. Eventually, we were allowed until Monday to get the numbers from our vets. I was NOT happy to start my vacation this way. The good part was that the house was great and the rest of our vacay turned out fine!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Very Disappointed is the under statement of the year

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: To start with the house is at the end of a RV park which requires you to drive through the park to go anywhere. This certainly wasn’t disclosed. I have never written a negative review but feel compelled to do so here. I won’t go into detail about the sinks that drained slow, the screwed up ice maker, the obvious deferred maintenance, etc. I will leave you with this, if someone offered to pay me to stay here a week, all my guest and I would 100% decline the offer. This was the biggest waste of money in all my years of vacationing.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great time with a few hiccups

While we had a great time and enjoyed the property there were a few problems that should not have happened. I saw that there was an issue with the fridge and ice maker in a May review and assumed it would be taken care of in the month before we arrived, my bad. Upon arrival we discovered there was no ice maker at all. It had been removed but not replaced. The property description listed an ice maker. There was an additional refrigerator in the dining room but it didn’t have an ice maker either. The main refrigerator leaked all over the floor constantly. We notified the management company who said they would send someone out but nobody came so we constantly changed towels at the base of the fridge to protect the flooring. Also the amenities listed hair dryers but we couldn’t locate any. The baby gates we not sturdy enough to keep our toddlers off the stairs so we had to purchase our own. There were salt and pepper shakers however they were empty. I guess we are spoiled from other rentals with a whole group of spices to get us started. Most of these problems should have been handled prior to our arrival or at least notified us of the issues before hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thanksgiving Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My entire extended family enjoyed our stay @ San Souci. Our family owns a lot on Gulf Waters & we all wanted to be together for Thanksgiving so we rented this house. Overall, a decent place, but probably won't stay at again. Fridge never cooled down in the 5 days we were there. Fridge filter kept leaking and leaving huge leaks on kitchen floor. The fridge water filter was located at the bottom of the fridge and was black and dirty and needed to be replaced. Disposal did not worked and leaked all under cabinet so we could not use one side of the sink all week. There was already a "catch tray" underneath disposal which leads me to believe they were aware of the leak. Understandable it was Thanksgiving so no answer from maintenance. emailed management with issues upon departure and received no response for 3 days until I emailed again. Cleaning should focus on vacuum of floors and carpeted area. They were covered with debris and looks like they just vacuumed around the chairs and furniture. My sister had to vacuum the entire living/dining area. Location of property was really the best part of our week. Agree with other reviews that house needs some updating and there needs to be more comfortable seating to accommodate everyone. Folding chairs provided were so rickety no one dared to sit in them. Great views from the balcony for sure.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual extended family vacay

We waited too long to book our annual family trip to port A and this was one of the only places available large enough for our group of 14. I felt like it was a hassle to hav to check at both Port A Escapes as well as the Gulf Waters office. The home on located in the back of an nice RV resort bit the oversight seems overkill. We were made to wear wrest bands and have parking permits on our cars. They patrolled the area at all times and reported any cars parked incorrectly or without a permit. I guess this is where some of your money for added fees goes. When we arrived the cleaning lady was still at work even though it was after 4 pm. The lawn in the backyard wasn’t mown and had grass burrs and there were light bulbs out in caribou’s rooms throughout the house. Normally this would seem minor but we paid a ridiculous amount of $$ in rent + fees (over $6k for three mights) for this place so we expected it to be top notch. It WAS roomy but there was only a tv in one bedroom (though 2 more on common areas) and the WiFi was very spotty. Several things were broken - the keurig, a chair on the back porch, the remotes were all missing backs, etc. Overall this place doesn’t seem to be well maintained for the price. It is at the back of a fancy RV resort that is very particular about everything you do so I expected the home to be in better condition. We never used the pool or activity/fitness center so I can’t comment on them. It was nice to be within walking distance of the beach via the boardwalk, but the beach access road is very far in either direction so if you need to bring a vehicle to the beach it is a LONG drive. We’ve been coming to Port A every summer for most of my life (45 years) and staying in various places and this place didnt live up to expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very conveniently located very close to the beach. Spacious home, beautiful deck, well equipped kitchen. Well maintained property. We all loved it. I will recommend it to friends and family. Total 5 bedrooms but not located on the same floor. No private pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything started off well, then we had a problem with the main level air conditioning. However, maintenance came through and added another air conditioner to cool off that level. The other levels of the house were good, but could have been a bit cooler. The backyard was never mowed before we arrived and there were stickers all over the backyard making it very difficult to let the dogs out. We had to walk them in the Gulf Waters area. Correcting these small deficiencies would definitely make this property an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Port A Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was very comfortable and the view was just exactly what we were looking for. The home was generally clean inside. The outside could use a little TLC. It was well supplied in the kitchen for all our needs. The beds were comfortable. The only issues we encountered was the washing machine, which was finally taken care of. The dryer's front panel was loose and made some noise when running. We had some "alerts" that went off in the middle of the night. The refrigerator didn't seem like it kept things cold enough and we followed the instructions upon arrival. We did not use the dishwasher as the racks were pretty rusty. That did not pose a problem for us. We have rented this property again for next year so are happy to recommend. Thank you.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not enough sitting area One sofa & two chairs was very under furnished Beds were not comfortable at all
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

This was an amazing house we loved ! It was very clean!! The 1 st floor was perfect for the teens!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a great time and experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent vacation getaway with the whole family and this home was perfect for handling the 12 of us. Great memories were made and the home contributed to that with its close proximity to the beach and ocean views. The house has all you need to keep everyone comfortable and happy!The management TEAM was friendly and helpful. They were quick to respond to WIFI connection issue which was a quick and easy resolution.My Mom and Dad, brothers and sister along with their families thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. I recommend this property to anyone in search of great memories to be had!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic location and very clean and perfect place for family